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Benita Yalonda Pearson

Judge, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Ohio · Appointed by Barack Obama (Democratic)

ActiveStatusHolds one of the court's regular seats.

Dec 27, 2010CommissionedWhen the appointment took effect.

56–39Senate confirmation voteConfirmed Dec 21, 2010 (ayes–nays as listed by the FJC).

Well QualifiedABA ratingAmerican Bar Association rating of the nominee, as listed by the FJC.

Nominated Dec 3, 2009 · Judiciary Committee hearing Jan 20, 2010 · Confirmed Dec 21, 2010 · roll call 56–39 · Born 1963, OH

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Federal judicial service

Court	Appointed by	Commissioned	Ended / status
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Ohio	Barack Obama	Dec 27, 2010	Current

Source: Federal Judicial Center Biographical Directory.